By Libby Stille, Publicist
Today on The Lerner Podcast we talk to author John Coy about school visits, writing picture books about basketball, and what he’s working on now.
The Lerner Podcast with John Coy
Read a transcript of the interview.
Books discussed
Their Great Gift: Courage, Sacrifice, and Hope in a New Land, written by John Coy, with photographs by Wing Young Huie
★”A heartfelt reminder of a significant American ideal.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews
★”Coy and photographer Huie . . . deliver a visual smorgasbord that informs young readers—and reminds older ones—how the United States was and continues to be made.”—starred, Publishers Weekly
★”An ideal jumping-off place for teachers and parents interested in starting a conversation about a timely topic.”—starred, School Library Journal
Read an interview with Wing and an interview with John on the blog.
Hoop Genius: How a Desperate Teacher and a Rowdy Gym Class Invented Basketball, written by John Coy and illustrated by Joe Morse
★”Spare, precise language reflects the game’s welcome sense of order as well as its athletic appeal. Morse’s kinetic paintings, at once dynamic and controlled, fill the spreads, capturing the game’s combination of power and finesse.”—starred, The Horn Book Magazine
Game Changer: John McLendon and the Secret Game, written by John Coy and illustrated by Randy DuBurke
★”[An] exciting account of a landmark game played ahead of its time.”—starred, Booklist
★”[S]killfully highlights both the energy and importance of the game and the dangerous social climate in which it was played.”—starred, Publishers Weekly
Lerner authors available for school visits
Click here for more information on John’s school visits, and find a map of Lerner authors available for school visits here.